What Does Custom Turf Installation Actually Involve in Kansas City?

Are you looking for 'how much is custom turf in Kansas City?' or 'what's the difference between turf and artificial grass?'. These questions come up a whole lot. The answers depend on how you plan to use your yard and who installs it.

Step 1: Excavation and Site Preparation

Custom turf installation is an engineering process. It begins by removing 3-4 inches of existing grass, soil, and roots to make room for a sturdy sub-base foundation.

Step 2: Sub-Base Placement & Compaction

A crushed rock aggregate sub-base is laid and heavily compacted with commercial plate compactors. This layer creates a smooth, level base that allows water to filter through naturally without forming dips or ruts over time.

Step 3: Precision Seaming & Securing

Turf rolls are laid with grain direction aligned, carefully cut around borders, and joined using heavy-duty seaming tape and adhesive. Edges are secured with non-corrosive landscape nails.

Step 4: Infill Distribution & Power Brushing

Round silica sand or specialty antimicrobial infill is spread across the surface and power-brushed deep into the fibers. Infill weighs the turf down, protects the backing, and keeps the blades standing upright and natural.

Written By

Jenn Reeves, Cornerstone Turf

Jenn is the owner of Cornerstone Turf Company. She works personally with every client to help them choose the right turf system for their property, their priorities, and how they actually live.